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Recent Examples of leeway
In a recent client note, Thomas argued that real interest rates, or the difference between nominal rates and inflation, were much higher under Greenspan and thus more restrictive then, giving the Fed leeway.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.
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Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Additionally, traditional journalists may have more leeway around identity and self-presentation through personal social media channels rather than incorporated into pieces published by their organizations.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.
—
Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Additionally, traditional journalists may have more leeway around identity and self-presentation through personal social media channels rather than incorporated into pieces published by their organizations.
—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeway
Noun
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
Noun
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Better results at the plate have given the Phillies some latitude to make mistakes on defense.
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While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
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“Leeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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